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lustrously

 

[ ˈlʌstrəsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

appearance quality

In a way that is shiny, radiant, or reflecting light effectively. This term is often used to describe surfaces that have a glossy or polished finish, giving off an attractive gleam.

Synonyms

glossily, radiantly, shiny

Examples of usage

  • The star shone lustrously in the night sky.
  • Her hair flowed lustrously in the sunlight.
  • The polished marble floor gleamed lustrously.
  • The diamond ring sparkled lustrously under the bright lights.

Translations

Translations of the word "lustrously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lustrosamente

🇮🇳 चमकदार तरीके से

🇩🇪 glänzend

🇮🇩 berkilau

🇺🇦 блискуче

🇵🇱 błyszcząco

🇯🇵 光沢のある方法で

🇫🇷 de manière lustrée

🇪🇸 brillantemente

🇹🇷 parlak bir şekilde

🇰🇷 광택있게

🇸🇦 بشكل لامع

🇨🇿 lesklým způsobem

🇸🇰 lesklo

🇨🇳 光泽地

🇸🇮 sijajno

🇮🇸 glansandi

🇰🇿 жарқырап

🇬🇪 ბრჭყვიალად

🇦🇿 parlaq şəkildə

🇲🇽 brillantemente

Etymology

The word 'lustrously' is derived from the adjective 'lustrous', which comes from the Latin word 'lustrosus', meaning 'lighted' or 'bright'. This Latin term is related to 'lustrare', which means 'to illuminate' or 'to make light'. The evolution of the word reflects a transition from describing something illuminated by an external light source to a more intrinsic quality of shine or brightness. The addition of the adverbial suffix '-ly' allows for the expression of the quality of 'lustrous' in terms of manner or degree, highlighting how something appears or behaves in a bright and shiny way.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,251, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.